glochid

[gloh-kid]

noun

a short hair, bristle, or spine having a barbed tip.

Also, glo·chis

[gloh-kis] .

Origin:
1880–90; < Greek glōchid-, stem of glōchís arrow point

Related forms

glo·chid·i·ate

[gloh-kid-ee-it, -eyt] , adjective

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Glochid is always a great word to know.

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

WordNet

glochid
noun
a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti) [syn: glochidium]

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